Senior Accountant

1 week ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Khulas - Finance & Accounting Partners Full time R480 000 per year

Job Title: Senior Accountant (Contractor)

Job type: 40 hours/week

Pay:  R 35,000-40,000 / month

Start Date: As soon as possible

*Please note that this position is classified as an independent contractor and does not include medical coverage, retirement benefits, or paid leave. Also, be advised that as an independent contractor you will be responsible for withholding and filing your own taxes.

About Khulas

At Khulas Finance & Accounting Partners, we pride ourselves on delivering world class accounting and finance services to American startups and small businesses.  We are a team of international finance experts who offer the ability to work remotely from anywhere in South Africa. It is our mission to assist CEOs/CFOs based in the U.S. with all their accounting and bookkeeping needs.  

Summary

We are seeking a fully remote, contract senior accountant to join our expanding accounting team, where you'd be supporting a wide range of small businesses with their accounting and finance needs.  

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform general bookkeeping tasks to maintain accurate financial records.
  • Manage customer invoicing, ensuring timely and accurate billing.
  • Execute collections efforts.
  • Responsible for vendor invoicing and payment processing.
  • Execute all components of the accounts payable functions.
  • Facilitate month-end close processes to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Draft monthly,

quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Monitor and analyze budget variances, providing insights and recommendations.
- Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
- Provide strategic recommendations to management based on financial performance.
- Administer payroll processing and related activities.
- Serve as a liaison for tax-related matters and compliance.
- Manage financial platform integrations (e.g., , Ramp, Brex, QuickBooks Online) for streamlined operations.
- Maintain a compliance checklist to ensure adherence to regulations and policies.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits.
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing training and development opportunities.
- Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Chartered Accountant (CA) designation (required)
  • A minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a similar role
  • Experience managing multiple clients, tight deadlines at once
  • Access to a computer, webcam, high speed internet connection and a private, quiet space for video conference calls

Preferred Qualifications:

  • BA Degree in Accounting
  • Proficient in QuickBooks online

Why Join Us?

While we provide the highest level of customer service to our clients, we'll also work to make a difference for you. Working with Khulas provides these unique benefits: 

  • The opportunity to gain exposure to U.S. standards of accounting and finance, making you more marketable for future international employment opportunities
  • Career development & training in the latest software on the market
  • Flexible working hours from a remote location
  • Critical early member of a rapidly growing startup team

And finally, our team spirit and culture  We cultivate an environment of community, connection and collaboration

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